Children's Hour ‎– Flesh [12''] (1983, Flying Nun)

The 'Flesh' EP is the most substantial release to come from Children's Hour, and if you're used to Fiona McDonald-era Headless Chickens, you may have a tough time believing this is essentially an early version of the same band. It's a visceral, dark post-punk experience quite clearly drawing on the faster, angrier side of Joy Division. "Caroline's Dream" is undeniably the band's defining song. Central is a pounding bassline, augmented by sharp aggressive guitar and a fantastic vocal performance that booms and carries the song to an intense conclusion. The rest of the tracks are a bit of a step down, but still good stuff, driven by an intense rhythm section. Lyrics are dark, bleak, and sarcastic and sung in exactly the way they demand, sometimes with shades of vitriol and venom, as in "Go Slow". Amongst all this is something of a catchiness; "I Know Where She Lies" by all rights should be considered over-long by one or two minutes, but the band have sufficient capacity to engage the listener. "Slaughterhouse" brings in some industrial stylings that are married to cynical post-punk anger in a way that is simultaneously uncomfortable and riveting. Of all the tracks, it most clearly points towards what the Headless Chickens would do. [SOURCE: RATE YOUR MUSIC] 

Label: Flying Nun Records ‎– C60 

Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM 

Country: New Zealand 

Released: 1983 

Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Punk, Goth Rock

Tracklist:

A1 Carolines Dream 3:07 

A2 Go Slow 3:50 

A3 I Know Where She Lies 5:38 

B1 Slaughter House 4:06 

B2 Looking For The Sun 5:53 

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